English Explanatory Dictionary

Gentleman Jim

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A man, especially one named James, whose behavior shows him to have a polite, courteous, and respectable nature.

Word forms

Gentleman Jim Gentleman Jims Gentlemen Jims

Etymology

Possibly from the nickname of champion American boxer James J. Corbett (1866–1933) or American country music singer Jim Reeves (1923-1964).

Related words

Alibi Ike Dapper Dan dead-eye Dick doubting Thomas fancy Dan gloomy Gus good-time Charlie lazy Lawrence nervous Nellie plain Jane Silent Sam skinny Minnie slick Rick
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